Comparison

Bible vs Behold

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Bible

Access a clean, modern Bible for daily reading and reflection. Features a distraction-free reader, multi-language support, and a guided "Daily Journey" with devotionals, prayer, and meditation. Find verses by topic and follow reading plans for spiritual growth.

Highlights
  • Clean Bible reader
  • Multi-language support
  • Daily devotionals
  • Guided prayer
  • Christian meditation
  • Verses by topic
  • Reading plans
Features
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A simple, modern Bible for everyday life — read God’s Word in a clean, distraction-free space, switch languages anytime, and return each day with a gentle Daily Journey of devotionals, prayer, meditation, and gratitude. BUILT FOR FAST, SIMPLE BIBLE READING • Clean Bible reader designed for focus • Quick navigation by book, chapter, and verse • Powerful verse search in seconds • Copy, highlight, save, and share with ease MULTI-LANGUAGE IN ONE TAP Read and compare Scripture across languages. Perfect for bilingual reading, learning, or sharing with family and friends — switch languages instantly whenever you want. DAILY JOURNEY (A DAILY MOMENT WITH GOD) Open the app and follow a short, calming flow made to fit real life: • Daily Beginning — start with clarity and faith • Devotional — warm, practical encouragement • Bible Passage — Scripture selected for the day • Prayer — simple words you can pray anytime • Faith Statements — hope you can carry with you • Christian Meditation — quiet, guided stillness • Guided Breathing — calm audio + gentle haptics • Gratitude — a soft reset through thankfulness FIND WHAT YOU NEED TODAY • Verses by Topic for peace, strength, hope, anxiety, and more • Reading Plans for steady spiritual growth • Shareable verse images to encourage others FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS IT SIMPLE Whether you’re new to the Bible or returning to it, this app keeps things easy: open, read, reflect, and continue your day. Download today and start reading. By using this app, you agree to our Terms of Use. Privacy Policy: https://bibleofverse.com/en/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.bibleofverse.com/eula

About

Behold

This app offers a modern approach to Bible study, allowing users to read, highlight, and explore scripture with AI-powered insights. It provides multiple translations, personal notes, and topical collections to deepen understanding and faith.

Highlights
  • AI-powered scripture insights
  • Multiple Bible translations
  • Personal notes and highlights
  • Topical scripture collections
  • Daily reading notifications
  • Audio playback options
  • Dark mode and accessibility
Features
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Behold is a Bible study app built for the modern reader. Read, highlight, and study scripture with AI-powered insight that helps you understand context, history, and meaning. Features: - Multiple translations including Behold Standard English (BSE), King James Version (KJV), and Berean Standard Bible (BSB) - Ask Behold — AI-powered conversations about scripture, history, and theology - Personal notes, highlights, and reading progress synced across devices - Topical scripture collections covering 16+ themes - Daily reading notifications - Audio voice options for listening - Dark mode and accessibility features Whether you're a lifelong student of the Bible or just beginning your journey, Behold is designed to deepen your understanding and grow your faith. Behold Pro unlocks: - Unlimited AI conversations - Advanced study tools - Premium audio voices - Full topical collections library Terms of Use: https://ladams1204.github.io/behold-scripture-legal/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://ladams1204.github.io/behold-scripture-legal/privacy.html Behold Pro is a $7.99/month or $59.99/year auto-renewing subscription. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your App Store account settings after purchase.

Screenshots

Bible4 screens
Behold4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Behold at none against Bible's shown. Behold also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 months). Bible's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Bible sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Behold sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Bible against 5.0 for Behold. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bible has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bible ships an update every 3 months, Behold daily. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Bible versus Behold: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBibleBehold
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size129 MB56 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHagler Mijail Galindo PotosinoLamar Adams

Customer experience

Bible

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Behold

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Bible

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$6.991 Month
  • Annual Plan$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Purchase App$29.99
2 purchases

Behold

Subscriptions2
  • Behold Pro$7.991 Month
  • Behold Pro Yearly$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Bible free?
Bible is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Behold free?
Behold is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bible or Behold?
Bible and Behold are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Bible or Behold have ads?
Bible shows ads; Behold does not.
Which is updated more often, Bible or Behold?
Bible ships an update every 3 months, and Behold daily. Most recently, Bible was updated on November 3, 2026 and Behold on November 5, 2026.

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